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SAT.. MAY 5. 197 THE CAI?nf IN A TT DR. HIGH REVIVAL WEEK SPEAKER DR. HIGH Dr. Percy L. High, pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, will be the Spring Revival services speaker for the week at Union Baptist Church, 904 N. Roxboro Street. Cm ii ii hi j iiuinnrniiiMnijum i 1 111 iimiuumi 1 " " Uimumwi m i 1 iiiwm i mi mwihih i w mmimt wnrirnMr-iirmTiifri " " "" ' . 1 . 1 Ws7HaWe-Crsstft Celebrates 85th Birthday Mrs. Addic C. Howard and Mrs. Evelyn C. Morton, daughters of Mrs. Hattie Butler Crosby, met in Charlotte on March 10 to celebrate their mother's eighty-fifth birthday anniver- r-f " ' sarv. I '"' ' ' '"' ' daughter. r " ; . Mrs. Evelyn C. Morton of Abbeville is the mothef of tuA tnnc , - ' - " sary. ; i ne Dinnaay amner was ai Morrison's in Charlotte. Others attending were John Morton, Sr., Evelyn's hus band; John Morton, Jr. and his girl friend, and Victor Howard and his girl friend. After dinner, members of tVia nqrhi lu.nt tliAnninn f rr fySA 111V UQI I Y Willi ailvLLSlUK IVI t. ", guis. junu, ji., iuuk uic S-3&irr..-i -i fiMimmmtmtoi t photo (inset)in his apartment alter the shopping spree. Left to right are Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. Morton. Mrs. Crosby was born in Hodges, South Carolina. She was married to the late Mr. James Crosby of Ab beville, South Carolina. He was well known in Ab-, beville for his outstanding Christian character and other achievements. Thirteen children were born to this union. The Crosby's reared eleven of their children past the age of thirty-nine. Those now living are: Henry Crosby of Brooklyn, New York.-He is married and has three children. He also has four children from his first marriage. Mrs. Gladys Bowens is the mother of four children. Alonzo Crosby of Islip, New York is married and has seven children. Melvin Crosby of Abbeville is married and has one Durham, who is also tM youngest surviving of the Crosby children, is tk mother of five children: Bobby, Jr., from her first union, and four children from her second union to the Rev. D. Edward- L. Howard. Mrs. Crosby has eight I other crandchildren and one adopted grandchild from her sons who are now dead. Miss Eunice Crosby, a daughter, died at the age of forty-three and she was never married. Mrs. Crosby's children were four girls and nine boys. She now lives alone in the large family home. She remains active raising chickens, a garden and lots of flowers. She en joys watching television and reading. Some of her children usually visit her daily, but she says when she gets lonesome, she finds comfort in reading the Bible. Mrs. Crosby is a member of Saint Jwn AME Church in Abbeville where she also holds membership on the Stewardess Board. Her pastor and church friends also visit with her. Mrs. Crosby will receive a 'Mother of the Year award from her family. MrS. ROSatyn Mrs. Rosalyn M. Cole (second from left) and Mrs. QqIq Lola Clark (third from left) were presented plaques in onri recognition of their loyal and faithful services to the anO Mount Vernon Baptist Church family. The plaques MrS Lpla Clark were given by the Women's Day Steering Committee of s receive Plaques Mount Vernon BapUst Church- Program LauncEned To Acqjimiro Mobile units for oscarcd. iiii,,.MmiinaiuMflBm IIWIIIIIIHMIIIHH WHIHH " I ( ; ' i , v uw ; The Ankh-Mobile Pro ject, Inc. of East Hart ford, Conn, is lauehing a nation-wide campaign to collect 1012 books of S&H Green Stamps to acquire two (2) Mobile Telephone units for use in two (2) vehicles that will travel throughout the state con ducting original research in Afro-American History and ethnic relations ac tivities. Announcement of the start of the stamp drive was made today by James G. Hamilton, chairman of the drive. A self-styled humanist-historian, he is also the founder and ex ecutive director of the organization. Hamilton said that full books, partially filled books iose. stamps jvUl,,, be wefipomefts hoped that the stamp project can be completed by September 1. The stamps Mount Vernon Baptist Church Annual Women's Day Program Mount Vernon Baptist Church celebrated its annual Women's Day program on Sunday morning, April 29. Rev. Lowell McCown, Sr., of Willow Grove, Penn sylvania, was the guest preacher for the occasion. Rev. Dr. Percy L. High is the Minister-in-Charge. The participants on the program and the Women's Day Steer ing Committee were (from left to right): FIRST ROW-Rev. Lowell M. McCown, Sr., guest preacher; Ms. Lucy Graham, Mrs. Carolyn Thomas, Mrs. Hazel Smith, Mrs. Charlotte Tucker, Ms. Virginia Rogers and Rev. Percy L. High, Minister-in-Charge. SECOND ROW-Mrs. Josephine Brown, Mrs. Ruby Philyaw, Mrs. Ruth McCollum, Co-Chairperson, Mrs. Gertrude Davis and Mrs. Velma S. Wilson, Chairperson. NOT SHOWN-Mrs. Lizzie M. Crews. ROGERS GROVE CELEBRATES 87TH ANNIVERSARY Rogers Grove Baptist Church will celebrate its 87th Anniversary, Sunday, May 6 beginning with its 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. P. R. Jones is the pastor. A 3 p.m. evening service will feature Rev. Horace Bridges of Cameron Grove Baptist Church and Siloam Baptist Church and his congregations. The public is invited to attend. MARGARET COX CLUB CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY The Margaret Cox Club of Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary, Sunday, May 6 at 6Pm The speaker for the occasion will be Rev. L. H. Whelchel, pastor of Russell Memorial CME Church, along with his choir and congregation. The public is invited to attend. Election Of Moderator To , Highlight Presbyterian United Assembly KANSAS CITY, Mo. Four clergymen are can didates for Moderator of the 191st United Presbyterian General Assembly (1979) the highest elective position in the 2.5 million-member denomination. The election of a Moderator will be among the first actions of the General Assembly during its sessions here May 22-30. The Moderator is presiding officer of the Assembly, represents the denomination before ec clesiastical and civic groups, and heads the General Assembly Mission Council in the year after the one-year moderator ial term. Candidates endorsed thus far are: The Rev. William H. McGregor, pastor of Panther Valley Ecumenical Ministry, Hackettstown, N.J.; en dorsed by the Presbytery of Newton. The Rev Arthur R. McKay, pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.; en dorsed by National Capital Union Prebytery. The Rev. Howard L. Rice, professor of ministry at San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, Calif.; endorsed by the Presbytery of San Francisco. Pie Rev. John D. Sharick, executive presbyter of Eastminister Presbytery, Youngstown, Ohio; endorsed by the Presbytery of Eastminister. All candidates must be nominated formally at the General Assembly. Persons not endorsed also may be nominated. The election is scheduled for the 9:30 a.m. session of the General Assembly on May 23. The winner will suc ceed the Rev. .William P. Lytle, who is pastor of the Madison Square United Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas. should be mailed to: Ankh-Mobile Project, Inc., Dpet. NC 27702 CT, P.O. Box 69, East Hart ford, CT 06108. All members of the Ankh-Mobile Project, Inc. are involved in the stamp campaign. They will contact friends and acquaintances by mail and telephone to stress the urgent need for the mobile telephones. Being a mobile organization, Hamilton says the mobile phones are essential to maintain communications between the two vehicles as well as the general public. Hamilton pointed out that their appeal provides an opportunity for the many S&H Green Stamp savers to contribute a small part of their collec tion to a worthwhile cause. "We are confident that the generosity of the stamp savers will enable us to reach our goal and meet the deadline we have set," he said. Progress will be reported from time to time until the target date of September 1. The Ankh-Mobile Pro ject, Inc. is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is publicly supported as described in Section 509(a)(2). In addition, says Hamilton, "we have supplied information about the organization the the Philanthropic Ad visory Service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.; the Better Business Bureau of Greater Hartford, Inc.; and the Coordinating Council for Foundations, tiMMB PASTOR'S AID CLUB The Pastor's Aid Club of Mount Zion Baptist Church met April 24 at the church. Mrs. Flora Stevens and Miss Bessie Burnett conducted devotion. Two new members, Mrs. Portia Harris and Mrs. Dorothy E. Allen, were welcomed to the group. Mrs. Nellie Edgar, the hostess, served a delicious repast to the eleven members present. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Phillips, 2008 Savannah Street. NEWS OF THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTERS WIVES by Mrs. Mortice Monroe The IMWA celebrated its seventh anniversary at the Northside Baptist Church, Saturday, April.28. Mrs. Esther High was the anniversary speaker. Her theme was "Minister of the Interior." Certificates of appreciation were awarded to charter members and for services rendered. Charter members re ceiving certificates were Mesdames Artelia Perry, Willie M. Bennett, Celestia Sanders, Lucy Harris, Annie Melvin and Esther High. Members receiving certificates for services rendered were: Mesdams Mable Umstead, Lorrine Lynch, Helen Jones, Armadia Cobb, Esther Davis, Bena Mitchell and Mertice Monroe. Remarks were given by Mrs. W. M. Bennett, President, Durham IMWA. Reverends Percy High, John Monroe and C. R. Mitchell, Pastor, Northside Baptist Church. The ser vice was inspiring and enjoyed by all. kev. Mrs. W. M. Bennett will speaking for the Great Prayer Band Union, Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. The service will be held at the O'Briant Chapel Church in Chapel Hill. The Mass Choir of Bennett Memorial will accompany Rev. Bennett. The public is invited to attend this service. Pray for those on our prayer list: Mrs. Marion Goodson, Hubert Goodson, Rev. L P. Perry, Mrs. Eunice Meadows and Mrs. Fannie Threet More things are wrought by prayer, Than this world dreams of. THOUGHT OF THE WEEK God hath not promised: Sun without rain Joy without sorrow Peace without pain ' But God does promise His companionship, strength, and love. Choose DuPont Premium 30 Insulated Aluminum Siding With Rigid BAK-R-FOAM - i . T ; jj2w(7, V' I INSIDE AIR 0 ouIdeJ Add insulation to your exterior walls. Increase your comfort and reduce your fuel bills. Get lasting beauty and forget about repainting-finished with DuPont TEDLAR PVF film for years of low maintenance. Forty year GUARANTEE non pro-rated and transferable. Increases the value of your home. HO DOWN PAYMENT FINANCING AVAILABLE Aluminum Co. of N.C 3022 Roxboro M. Dirkia, N.C. Call -477-2159 - Coll Inc. (Hartford, CT). And we are registered with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, which enables us to solicit contributions from individuals." As a tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Hamilton will send an an attractive 18x24 inch color poster of Dr. King to those who donate three (3) or more full books of stamps. "I wish this poster could be sent to all contributors." said the chairman, "but the cost of the poster to us does not make ' that possible. However, all contribu tions will be acknowledge so please print name and address clearly when you mail in your donation. Pi A 1 p m i inn i II II Greyhound is good transportation at low prioco. Most people get homesick. And that's when they should look at their budget to see if they have enough money to go home for a visit. Thanks to Greytxxjnd's low prices, many people are able to spend a much needed and enjoyable weekend with the folks at home. Greyhound offers you a variety of special fare plans. So no matter how close or far you are from home. Greyhound's the way to go. Traveling from New brk to Philadelphia; Boston to VVashington, D.C.. Chicago to Memphis; or Los Angeles to San Francisco; remember.GrByfbund is good transportation at tow prices. CO OVDO
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